Grigor Dimitrov Reaches New Ranking High

Grigor Dimitrov reaches number 15 in the world rankings. Photo by EPA/BGNES

Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov has reached a record high 15th place in the tennis ATP world rankings.

The 22-year-old youngster from Haskovo moves one spot above his previous 16th place, following the tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami.

Dimitrov is currently preparing for the national team match against Greece in the Davis Cup, which will be held in Athens from April 4 to 6. After that, he will participate in the first clay court tournament of the year, in Monte Carlo.

Bulgaria’s top female player Tsvetana Pironkova climbs 5 places, to number 42 in the WTA rankings, following her qualification for the third round in Miami.